When approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road with its lights flashing, a driver must:

When approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road with its lights flashing, a driver must slow down and move into a different lane, if possible, to pass the emergency vehicle. Failing to do so is considered driving recklessly.

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